LaSalle County has many natural resources; rivers, canyons, prairie and forests combine with history to delight your senses. Experience Starved Rock State Park that was first explored by Joliet & Father Marquette in the 17th century to the sight of Cascade Falls at Matthiessen State Park or the sandstone bluffs on the Vermilion River near Streator where famous explorers and Indian Tribes once roamed, the area offers a host of outdoor activities. Discover the newly established Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway that winds its way through many communities of LaSalle County. Whether you enjoy hiking, picnicking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, canoeing, camping, or simply enjoying the scenery - LaSalle County has it all.